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About Our Cincinnati Employment Law Practice
Coffman Employment Lawyers brings 30+ years of proven employment law experience to Cincinnati workers facing workplace violations. Unlike traditional employment attorneys who handle isolated individual cases, we excel at uncovering systematic wage theft that affects entire workforces — then build powerful class actions that deliver justice for hundreds of employees simultaneously.
Our Cincinnati practice recognizes a harsh reality: most valuable employment law violations go unrecognized. Workers often are unknowingly the victims of pay policies and practices that involve unpaid overtime worth tens of thousands of dollars. Our intake process identifies these hidden high-value claims and transforms workplace grievances into substantial financial recovery for Cincinnati workers.
Operating exclusively on contingency fees, we ensure every Hamilton County worker can access sophisticated employment law representation regardless of their financial situation. With a perfect 5.0 Google rating from satisfied clients, we focus on cases that create meaningful change while delivering maximum compensation for workers across Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio.
Cincinnati Employment Law Violations We Handle
Unpaid Overtime and Wage Theft Recovery
Cincinnati employers steal millions from workers annually through "creative" pay schemes designed to avoid overtime and minimum wage obligations. We specialize in exposing these violations and building comprehensive wage and hour cases that recover far more than individual claims ever could. From healthcare systems to manufacturing plants, no Cincinnati employer is too large to be held accountable for systemic wage theft.
- FLSA collective actions for unpaid overtime violations
- Ohio minimum wage claims and prevailing wage recovery
- Employee misclassification from independent contractor to employee
- Tipped employee violations and illegal tip pool manipulation
- Off-the-clock work and time clock fraudulent manipulation
- Final paycheck violations and illegal wage deductions
- Break and meal period violations under Ohio law
Workplace Discrimination and Civil Rights Violations
Cincinnati workers enjoy broader protections than many realize, both under federal law and Ohio's stronger anti-discrimination statutes. When employers violate these rights, we pursue aggressive litigation to support employee rights and pursue their remedies.
- Sexual harassment and gender-based workplace hostility
- Racial discrimination and national origin harassment
- Age discrimination against cincinnati workers over 40
- Disability discrimination and ADA accommodation denials
- Religious discrimination and reasonable accommodation failures
- Pregnancy and family status discrimination
- Ohio military status and veteran employment violations
- LGBTQ+ workplace rights and identity-based discrimination
- Criminal background check and hiring violations
Wrongful Termination and Retaliation Claims
While Ohio follows at-will employment principles, significant exceptions protect Cincinnati workers from illegal termination. We aggressively pursue wrongful termination cases while examining whether firing decisions mask patterns of retaliation against employees who assert their workplace rights.
- Public policy wrongful termination under Ohio law
- Whistleblower retaliation and safety complaint protection
- Workers' compensation retaliation claims
- Medical leave and FMLA interference violations
- Union activity and collective bargaining retaliation
- Discrimination-based termination and pretextual firing
- Contract and severance agreement violations
- Executive and professional wrongful termination
Get Your Free Cincinnati Case Evaluation Today
Cincinnati workers deserve honest legal assessment and aggressive advocacy. Contact our employment lawyers now for a confidential consultation about your workplace rights and potential class action opportunities.
What Makes Cincinnati Employment Law Different from Federal Standards
Understanding your rights requires knowing both federal protections and Ohio's additional safeguards that often provide stronger coverage for Cincinnati workers.
Ohio's lower employee threshold: While federal discrimination laws typically require 15 employees, Ohio's anti-discrimination protections apply to employers with just 4 employees, covering significantly more Cincinnati workplaces than federal law alone.
Enhanced wage protections: Ohio's minimum wage ($11.00 per hour, effective January 1, 2026) exceeds federal minimums, and the state requires overtime pay for hours exceeding 40 per week. Cincinnati workers also benefit from the city's expanded protections for tipped employees.
Stronger retaliation protections: Ohio Revised Code Section 4113.52 provides broader whistleblower protections than federal law, covering safety complaints, regulatory violations, and public policy concerns. The statute requires employers to establish both oral and written procedures for employee complaints.
Cincinnati-specific protections: Hamilton County workers enjoy additional municipal protections, including salary history bans, a prohibition on natural hairstyle discrimination, and enhanced protections for sexual orientation and gender identity beyond state law requirements.
How We Build Winning Cases for Cincinnati Workers
Comprehensive Case Investigation
Every potential client receives a thorough case evaluation that examines not only their individual situation but also potential class-wide violations affecting other employees. We investigate pay practices, policy implementations, and decision-making patterns to identify the strongest legal theories and maximum recovery opportunities.
Strategic Documentation Guidance
We immediately advise clients on preserving crucial evidence, such as pay stubs, time records, emails, policy manuals, and witness information. Proper documentation often determines case value, and we ensure clients understand what evidence strengthens their claims while protecting their ongoing employment.
Aggressive Litigation When Necessary
When employers refuse accountability through negotiation, we possess the resources and experience to take complex employment cases through trial and appeal. Our litigation track record demonstrates to opposing counsel that we're prepared to fight for full compensation rather than accept inadequate settlement offers.
Wage and Hour Class Action Expertise for Maximum Impact
Individual employment cases recover individual damages. Wage and hour class actions recover industry-changing settlements while establishing precedents that protect other workers. When we identify systematic violations, we build comprehensive wage and hour class actions that maximize recovery for affected employees while forcing employers to reform illegal practices.
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